Meadowlawn Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $310K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 5.1/10
So you're looking at a 40-acre plat that's basically the definition of "close enough to everything without being in everything"—you're 14 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, about the same to Gerald R. Ford airport, and homes run around $288K. Summerwood Park is a quick walk away, and there are four parks within a mile if you want options. Grocery stores and restaurants aren't sparse—54 groceries within two miles and 66 restaurants within a mile means you're not hunting for dinner—and a transit stop is practically at your doorstep if you need it. Kentwood Public Schools handles the schools, and the whole thing sits in the Summer Woods Area, which is the kind of place that works because it doesn't try too hard.
Why people love it here
$310K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Meadowlawn Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,105/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Afghan Halal Supermarket
+1 more
Hungry Howie's Pizza
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Despecho Sports Bar
+1 more
Burgis Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
East-West Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Eastern/East-West Trail (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Meadowlawn Plat is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Meadowlawn Plat home (around $310,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,062 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,062/mo | $54,984 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,374/mo | $63,304 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,478/mo | $66,086 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Meadowlawn Plat are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Summerwood Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
China City
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Despecho Sports Bar
Bar
The Pump House
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
Kelloggsville School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Meadowlawn Plat
- What do homes cost in Meadowlawn Plat?
- The median home value in Meadowlawn Plat is about $310,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Meadowlawn Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Meadowlawn Plat right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Meadowlawn Plat?
- Meadowlawn Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Meadowlawn Plat walkable?
- Meadowlawn Plat scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.